Latest News – Page 445
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NewsIMO adopts polar environmental revisions
Vessels trading in the Polar Regions now have new safety and environmental regulations to comply with following the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee’s (MEPC) adoption of the Polar Code and associated MARPOL amendments.
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NewsBetter for the challenges
The IMT997 ‘L-Class’ series recently delivered to Swire Pacific Offshore met a few issues on the way to realisation, Anthony Gray of OSD-IMT tells Stevie Knight.
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NewsAn ongoing evolution: The PX121
When you have a vessel that’s as close to being ‘all things to all people’ as the PX121 it’s surprising that there is still reason for finesse. But a 150mm change can make a big difference, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsW Marine selects Ecochlor for bulk carriers
Ship management company W Marine is to install Ecochlor ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) on two new build 82,000dwt bulk carriers, to be constructed in China by Sainty Marine Corporation.
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ECA impact on auxiliary engines
The switch to ultra low sulphur fuel for ships in emission control areas may not be as big a problem for four-stroke auxiliary engines and gensets as it is for low speed main propulsion units, but operators are still advised to take precautions.
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NewsEfficiency thrust for Azipod
With the latest line extension in its successful range of gearless thrusters, ABB has sought to combine proven technologies with a very modern focus on energy efficiency and lifecycle cost. Gavin Lipsith reports.
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NewsStena sets new benchmark in tanker design
Scrutiny of every facet of design to ensure efficiency and competitiveness in the medium-range (MR) tanker segment is reflected in the highly versatile ‘Stena Impression’, writes David Tinsley.
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LNG tank membrane partnership
GTT, leading designer of membrane containment systems for maritime transportation and storage, has signed a cooperation agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries to help industrialise its Mark V technology.
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NewsG45 ‘green’ engine gains type approval
The world’s first 45-centimetre bore, ultra-long stroke, low-speed engine, MAN B&W 5G45ME-C9.5, has passed its type approval test.
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NewsLNG carrier order for Mitsubishi
Two LNG carriers for delivery to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) will feature a new design that increases both cargo capacity and fuel efficiency. The next generation Sayaringo STaGE carriers, will be built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for delivery in 2018.
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News“No excuse for inaction” on BWM Convention
IMO Secretary General Koji Sekimizu has argued that lack of clear US type approval for ballast water management systems (BWMS) is no reason to delay ratification of the organisation’s global Ballast Water Management Convention.
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NewsFerry work keeps Cammell Laird busy
British shipyard and marine engineering services company, Cammell Laird, says its undergoing a busy period of ferry work with nearly as many ferries docking in the first four months of 2015 than throughout the whole of 2014.
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Kongsberg hydroacoustics for Norwegian polar vessel
Norwegian polar research vessel ‘Kronpins Haakon’ will feature hydroacoustic systems from Kongsberg Maritime when it begins operations in 2017.
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NewsEighth ship for Cameron LNG project
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), Mitsui and Imabari Shipbuilding have entered into a long-term Time Charter contract for the USA Cameron LNG Export Project.
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NewsType approval for MAN four-stroke engine
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s new L35/44DF four-stroke engine has been approved by all major classification societies for genset and controllable pitch propeller operation, after type approval tests between 30 March and 2 April.
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NewsWärtsilä scrubbers for Dutch ro-ro carriers
Wärtsilä is to supply its hybrid scrubber systems to clean the exhaust emissions from two Dutch ro-ro carriers owned by Royal Wagenborg.
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NewsShippers’ dismay over EU regional CO2 regs
The shipping industry has expressed its disappointment over the vote taken in the European Parliament to adopt a regional EU Regulation on the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of individual ship CO2 emissions.
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NewsRolls-Royce extends PM portfolio
A new permanent magnet (PM) azimuth thruster from Rolls-Royce is undergoing sea trials onboard the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s research vessel ‘Gunnerus’. The Motorship was among press on a recent visit to the vessel in Trondheim.
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NewsNavico launches Simrad pulse compression radar
Marine electronics company Navico has launched a pulse compression radar which it claims offers revolutionary range and resolution.
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NewsIndustry seeks answers on BWMS
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting in London this week will address a multi-party submission suggesting ‘grandfathering’ of early type-approved ballast water treatment systems, ensuring that first adopters are not penalised as regulations evolve.
